​Online Diploma in Logistics Management

The purpose of the online Diploma in Logistics Management is to prepare students for a career in Logistics and improve the prospects of career advancement in a fast growing field, both nationally and internationally. This online programme will develop theoretical knowledge and practical competence and skills on an NQF Level 6.

The qualification will provide the student with a range of fundamental knowledge and competencies in fields such as business communication, information systems and project management. The student will need to make decisions in the context of logistics and/or supply chain organisations, interpret relevant information and produce innovative responses based on informed judgement to concrete but often unfamiliar problems.

​Admission Requirements

Admission into the Online Diploma in Logistics Management requires:

Grade 12 Certificate with diploma endorsment or university exemption

A good working knowledge of English (learning material will be available in English only)

Computer literacy and Internet access

First Year Compulsory Modules

DCOMCE1

BASIC END-USER COMPUTING FOR LOGISTICIANS

Purpose:

The purpose of this module is
to create competence in basic operating skills that are required to use
any modern computer and specifically the operating system (OS) called
Microsoft Windows. Some tools in the Microsoft
Office suite will also be taught. This module will equip students with
basic skills that opens the door to advanced learning in computers.

DMATCE1

BASIC MATHEMATICS AND QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES FOR LOGISTICIANS

Purpose:

The purpose of this module is
to introduce students to basic statistical methods, quantitative
techniques, percentages and measurements. Students will be able to apply
these concepts to demand forecasting and solve
logistical and storage problems.

DILOCE1

INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

Purpose:

This module introduces the
student to fundamental logistics concepts and focus on the important
role of Logistics in management decision making.

DBUSCE1

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Purpose:

This module provides a basic
introduction to the functioning of the business enterprise and the role
and importance of management. Students are exposed to the managerial
tasks of logistics managers and various methods
of planning and controlling logistics performance.

DTPTCE1

INTRO TO TRANSPORTATION AND WAREHOUSING

Purpose:

The purpose of this module is
to create competence in the transportation system related to
operational structure, services and cost characteristics of the various
modes of transport, focusing on the goods carried in
the transport system and various freight service providers. The module
also focusses on the role of packaging and containerisation, warehouse
equipment and warehouse location in facilitating the efficiency of the
supply chain.

DGOVCE1

OVERVIEW AND OBJECTIVES OF THE GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL LOGISTICS SYSTEMS

Purpose:

The purpose of this module is
to introduce students to the basic structure of the supply chain
management process in government and its strategic planning and
budgeting processes within supply chain management principles.
This will enable students to interpret the legal environment within
which the supply chain must be managed and addresses the procurement
regime of government as well as the preferred procurement methodologies.

DPERCE1

BASIC PRINCILES OF LOGISTICS PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Purpose:

The purpose of this module is
to equip students with vocational and industry-specific intellectual
competencies, knowledge and practical skills in performance measures to
enable the student to make decisions in the
context of a logistics and supply chain organisation.

DORDCE1

PROCUREMENT AND ORDER PROCESSING SYSTEMS

Purpose:

The purpose of this module is
to provide the student with knowledge and skills of the activities
associated with buying, purchasing and the developments in a company and
the understanding and competencies in applying
specific purchasing management practices in the supply chain industry.
This module will also provide students with skills and competencies of
logistics information systems, with specific reference to interfaces
between systems.